PhD Studentship: Invasion Ecology
The Antunes lab at Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is looking for a motivated PhD student. Research will fall within the general theme of soil microbial and plant community ecology, linking plant-microbe interactions with plant invasion. Projects will be largely ecological, and include plant-fungal symbioses. The student should have a background in biology, microbiology and/or ecology. Expertise or a strong interest in evolutionary biology would be an asset. The Antunes lab is soon to move into a new state-of-the-art building, with access to plant growth rooms (thanks to a recent CFI-LOF grant). Exceptional greenhouse facilities and a long-term field research site are available through the Ontario Forestry Research Institute. In addition to plant growth facilities, the lab is well equipped for techniques in soil microbial ecology, including PCR-based techniques. Algoma University is Canadas newest university and because it does not currently have a graduate program you will complete your course work and obtain your degree from the University of Guelph. The lab has active collaborations with researchers at the University Guelph with whom you will be able to interact. Possibilities exist for conducting part of your research at Guelph. Sault Ste. Marie (pop. 75,000), is located by the magnificent St. Marys River that connects Lake Superior with Lake Huron. You will have opportunities to obtain competitive bursaries and Teaching Assistantships. Please email Dr. Pedro M. Antunes ([email protected]) to initiate informal discussions. Find additional information about the lab @ http://people.auc.ca/antunes/
